Logility

AUGUST 15, 2023

Smarter, Not Harder: How to Climb Every Peak in Supply Chain Planning Supply chain planning is like a grand mountaineering expedition. But instead of reaching just one peak, supply chain planners must climb four – service, inventory, cost, and sustainability. Take, for example, PVH.

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Procurement Academy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A generic approach to training is not the solution to the increasing range of challenges facing procurement teams. This means that skills enhancement across wider roles is required for procurement professionals, with a focus on role-specific learning. Alongside these skills, attention to detail and communication skills are paramount.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Supply Chain Management In the ever-evolving world of freight and logistics, volatility has become the new normal. Procurement experts face transportation costs, customer demands, and high pressure on global container and air freight rates. But what does that mean for future strategies in procurement ?

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic tested the global supply chain. Like riding a bumpy road, the supply chain leader is riding the ups and downs of changing market conditions facing greater variability day-to-day. Here, based on interviews with supply chain leaders, I share lessons learned. How do they need to shift?

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2018

Unfortunately, the use of full truckload shipments and expenditures have hit an all-time high, reports Kate Patrick of Supply Chain Dive. The Great Capacity Crunch: The Current State, Future Outlook, & How Shippers Can Thrive in Any Capacity Crunch. Conducting annual procurement exercises. Download eBook.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

Logistics Procurement – Performance Management Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine In this edition we have several news updates, interesting & enlightening articles and contributions on people & management – topics which are most crucial to the development of the Supply Chain Industry across regions as well as globally.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

”) So, I sat across from a stranger on a cold winter night, the only thing that we had in common was our experience in supply chain planning. . I started with, “How can I help you?” And won’t the supply chain follow suit?” Self-driving supply chains are an example.

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Procurement Academy

JULY 22, 2022

For procurement professionals, it’s a core skill that’s essential to be well practiced in. This helps them to know exactly how to react in challenging circumstances and which tactics to use to reach their objectives in a negotiation. Negotiation is key to business success.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 14, 2023

Logistics Procurement – Performance Management by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Shortly after the outset of COVID, in early 2020, supply chains have been disrupted across the globe. Freight procurement is the mainstay of any supply chain professional but price is not the be-all and end-all.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2023

Over the past few years, supply chain and procurement pros have faced the challenge of navigating their enterprises through one disruption after another. Demands of quickly securing alternative sources of supply due to market changes, supply shortages and disruptions. How to Move Forward.

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Logility

MARCH 8, 2022

These best practices will help make supply chain sustainability part of your operations and culture. Sustainable supply chain best practices help the environment and the people of the world, but they also make your supply chain more agile, efficient, and resilient. Map out your supply chain.

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The establishment of efficient global supply chains has become critical to competitiveness. From raw material procurement to final product sales, these supply chains’ ability to minimize inventory through product life cycle controls and facilitate prompt product supply is every bit as important as product differentiation strategies.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. A streamlined supply chain can make a significant impact on the overall success of a business, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Ever since COVID hit, supply chain executives have embraced supply chain risk management. Within this discipline, one of the toughest challenges is how to get visibility to problems arising across the extended supply network. Supply Chain Chaos is the New Norm. Chasing N-Tier Visibility.

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Precoro

JANUARY 29, 2024

Escalating expenses associated with rising prices of raw materials, finished goods, third-party services, and labor along the entire supply chain expose businesses to a heightened threat of margin reduction. In this article, we will discuss how a robust procurement management plan can help address and mitigate the effects of inflation.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The success of any global supply chain starts with procurement. But a lot of companies are getting that function wrong.

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ivalua

JUNE 11, 2021

Companies are being pressured on all sides to commit to Net Zero and CPOs should build their Net Zero goals by evaluating sustainability metrics into all aspects of their procurement decisions and processes. Now is the time to act, and to engage your supply chain on this important global issue. Sounds interesting? Sign up HERE.

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Proxima

AUGUST 9, 2023

Public Sector Procurement is complex and must look at aspects beyond price and quality when awarding contracts. Below we outline some of our key learnings and how we’ve seen social value being effectively embedded into public sector procurement processes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2023

At the ARC Industry Leadership Forum in February, I had the opportunity to sit down with John Delligatti, Director of Digital Supply Chain Transformation at SDI , to discuss the pandemic, Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO), and the future of supply chain management. You can watch the full interview below.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Sustainable supply chains are not just beneficial for society and the environment; they’re crucial for a business’s future prosperity. For that, long-term supply chain planning and budgeting needs data to back every decision. A green supply chain boosts brand reputation and can lead to increased sales.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2023

IBP is a collaborative process involving diverse business functions that is designed to balance demand against supply in a manner that maximizes the goals of that company. This is, at many companies, a month-long process that produces a supply chain plan that spans out over several months – often 24 or 36 months.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 22, 2020

This month Gartner published its eagerly awaited Magic Quadrant for Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Suites , ranking the top 14 vendors based on ability to execute and completeness of vision. This year’s edition comes at an interesting time, with the Covid-19 pandemic having shifted Procurement priorities and employee working practices.

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Sajid Kunnummal, Vice President and CPO at Navistar, was interviewed by Philip Ideson from Art of Procurement to discuss the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Procurement. When the crisis hit, Procurement as a function was suddenly in the hot seat, and it became the driving force for business continuity.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The procurement process is composed of symbiotic moving parts. When components don’t communicate efficiently, breaks in the supply chain occur, causing costly errors, lost time, and missed opportunities.

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IT Supply Chain

AUGUST 10, 2022

The post The benefits & challenges of Sustainable Procurement & how to achieve your goals appeared first on IT Supply Chain. By Mark Perera (pictured). CEO & founder, Vizibl.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2023

If you’re a supply chain management professional, you’re probably aware of how important it is to continuously improve your skills and knowledge in this field. Fortunately, there are numerous courses available to help you develop your expertise in supply chain management, regardless of your level of experience.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of supply chain management, precise terminology is paramount. Whether you’re a seasoned procurement professional or just stepping into the world of sourcing and acquisitions, understanding the nuances of procurement synonyms can make all the difference.

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Precoro

AUGUST 14, 2023

More and more companies are acknowledging the importance of centralizing and optimizing their procurement operations. One of the ways to accomplish this is to establish a procurement team to streamline ordering by centralizing purchases and improving supplier relations. What are the duties of a procurement manager?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

On the ground and in person with supply chain industry professionals networking and learning in a safe environment. Nathalie pointed out during the panel discussion, that it is beneficial to consider how automation or mobile solutions implemented can future-proof businesses, particularly in today’s uncertain business climate.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 30, 2022

A new study that the SCRC published with GEP examines the increasing pressure that supply chain executives are getting when it comes to responding to supply chain disruptions. In this study, we explore the primary forms of misalignment that exist between supply chain and procurement executives. (We

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